Nový Kolowratský palác, Neo-Renaissance palace in Old Town, Czech Republic.
The Nový Kolowratský palác is a Neo-Renaissance building at Na příkopě 1047/17, built in 1881–1884 as a rental and office block. Its monumental facade carries the coats of arms of the Kolowrat-Krakowský and Kolowrat-Nowohradský families above the portal. The restored cellars hold five interconnected halls seating up to 250 people.
The building was constructed between 1881 and 1884 during a period of major architectural transformation in Prague. It reflects the prosperity and ambitions of local noble families at the end of the 19th century.
The palace takes its name from the Kolowrat family, a local noble family who once owned the building. This connection is visible today in the coat of arms decorations on the facade that catch visitors' eyes.
The building sits in Old Town and is easily reached by public transport. The basement halls are not always open to outside visitors, so it is worth checking in advance whether a viewing is possible.
The adjacent 'domeček' building, now housing the Esthé clinic for plastic surgery, dermatology and stomatology, spent several decades as a warehouse and administrative facility for the Dětský dům (Children's Home). It was rebuilt between 1996 and 1997, gaining a three-storey addition with a mansard roof.
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